The *2nd Southeast Asian Premier Business and Achiever Awards 2024* press conference recently concluded with great success, bringing together an exceptional lineup of notable personalities and businesses. Held on December 8, 2024 at Winford Resort and Casino Manila Ballroom Halls 1-3, the event set the tone for the much-anticipated awards night, scheduled to take place on *December 8, 2024*, at the *Winford Resort and Casino …

A new batch of Merchant Marine Officers will boost the global competitiveness of the maritime industry as they took their oath last 05 December 2024 at the AMOSUP Convention Hall in Intramuros, Manila. The final oath-taking ceremony of the year for Marine Deck and Engineer Officers, conducted by the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) through its Examination and Assessment Division (EAD) …

Beyond Diliman By Rose Marie de la Cruz It’s not as though Filipinos only eat rice that too much emphasis– funds, attention and policy reforms– is being given to this staple crop. We also eat vegetables, dairy, fish, fruits, salt, onions, garlic, and more other than rice on a daily basis. Yet, little, if any emphasis or focus is given …

With the recent signing by President Marcos of Republic Act 12078, extending the life of RA 11203 or the 2018 Rice Tariffication Law, until 2031, the rice sector would be assured of P30 billion each year for the industry’s development, which is envisioned to stabilize supply and market prices for the grain. The RTL or Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) …

Rizomeph,  a sustainable materials company based  in Cagayan de Oro, converts bamboo fiber into structural materials for constructing houses and buildings, wrote Edg Adrian Eva of Business World “The bamboo grass, with the application of science and technology, is being turned into beams, columns, and panels,” Christopher Ua-o, head of manufacturing at Rizome PH, told reporters during a recent factory …

Arthur Laffer, founder/chairman of Laffer Associated, an economic research and consulting company, has raised concerns that the Philippines’ tobacco excise tax rate has entered a “prohibitive range,” as indicated by declining government revenue. Laffer, known for the Laffer Curve theory which describes the relationship between tax rates and government revenue, highlighted that the continuous increase in tobacco tax rates has …

The  University of Asia and Pacific Center for Food and Agribusiness said the contribution of agriculture and fisheries to the country’s gross domestic product this year will drop by 1 to 2 percent because of the poor performance of crops, livestock and fisheries, owing to the El Nino and successive strong typhoons in October and November. “Overall, we see a …

Elavil Tours Phils. Inc. (ETPHI) recently took delivery of the first batch of Scania buses comprised of three Scania K360 and one Scania K400 Touring that will be at the forefront of its fleet of more than 120 buses designed to provide passengers with utmost comfort and convenience and are equipped with state-of-the-art safety systems and smart technologies. BJ Mercantile, …

Jetour Auto Philippines successfully concluded its National Sales Convention recently at the Solaire Resort North in Quezon Cit. Jetour promises to continue to be a growing force in the market in 2025 as the whole company becomes unstoppable when all its parts, fully motivated, totally committee, moves forward as one. Jetour exceeded expectations to reach new highs in 2024. With …

Hatasu ebike launches its last mega sale of the year with the 12.12 Holideals with discounts for up to P17,000 off. A line-up of budget-friendly vehicles for every riding need is up for grabs perfect as gift for family, friends or yourself. Starting at its lowest price ever, the Hatasu Kumi is now available for just P17,490. This beginner-friendly ebike …